Footstep of Lord Buddha

In the morning go for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi), Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru) and Jama Masjid. Drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon visit Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshmi Narayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings. Late evening transfer to railway station to connect train for Gaya. Overnight at train.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport to connect flight for Lucknow. On arrival meeting and assistance followed by drive to Sravasti. On arrival at Sravasti check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour of Sravasti where Lord Buddha passed the greater part of his monastic life and preached after the enlightenment. Also, we will visit the Ananda Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha meditated for a night then visit Jetavan where Lord Buddha performed some miracle. Afternoon drive to Lumbini. On arrival at Lumbini check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit the birth place of Lord Buddha - Lumbini. Also, we will visit Lumbini Park where the Ashok Pillar carries the inscription - where the Buddha was born. Then, we will visit Mayadevi temple devoted to the mother of Lord Buddha which houses a stone picture of giving birth to Lord Buddha. Later, we will visit China temple which is beautiful pagoda style temple with many prayer and meditation cells. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kushinagar. On arrival at Kuchinagar check-in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Kushinagar one of the major Buddhist pilgrimage destinations where Lord Buddha attained Parinirvana or final Nirvana. Also, visit ancient stupas and modern temples, commemorating the Buddha's death and cremation. Visit the spectacular reclining Buddha Statue. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Early morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for the city tour visiting various temples including The Vishwanath Temple, built by the Birla’s, was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The Bharat Mata Temple houses, instead of gods and goddesses, a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent. The Tulsi Manas Temple, built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama). Later proceed to visit SARNATH (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). Evening view "Aarti" ceremony on the Ghats. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival at Bodhgaya check-in at hotel. Later we will visit Mahabodhi Temple which includes tall stone lotuses, figures of Buddha sitting in different postures on the walls, his footprints on the stones and a colossal golden Buddha in the sanctum sanctorum. The Bodhi Tree is situated in the premises of the temple, is the one under which Buddha attained illumination. Another option is to sit and meditate under the Bodhi Tree. Later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast in the morning, we will drive to Patna. En-route, we will visit Nalanda, founded in the 5th century B.C. We will also visit an archaeological museum houses the Nalanda University seal, sculptures and other remains found on the site. Later take a 20 kms drive to Rajgir. Further, we will visit Griddhkuta "Hill of Vultures", where Buddha delivered some of his most famous sermons. Thereafter, we will visit Saptparni caves where first Buddha Council was held which is also the source of Rajgir's hot springs. Later continue drive to Patna. On arrival at Patna check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport/railway station to connect flight train for onward destination.